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Atmospheric pressure P at an altitude a is given by
P = P0e-0.00005a,
Where P0 is the pressure at sea level, approximately 14.7 lb/in2 (pounds per square inch). Explain how a barometer, or some device for measuring atmospheric pressure, can be used to find the height of a skyscraper. |
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